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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1913
Page
2
Washington November 25 191? The President and Mrs Wilson announce the marriage of their daughter Jessin Woodrow to Francis Al Sayre in a social milestone addressed to Washington society. The event is described as setting a precedent for future social occasions.
Dr. G. Bennett and Miss Ellen J. Irvine of Corry were married at noon today by Rev. J. E. Darvin at the pastor's home on Herron Avenue Presby terian church in Pittsburgh.
Herman Merker a Corry resident since 1870 died at his Columbus Avenue home after a paralysis stroke in September. He worked for the Corry Chial Co. and leaves his wife and six children Herman Merker Mrs Fred Dentlir Ernest Merker Albert Merker C. Hoonex and Mrs K G Ream. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Washington November 26 a drastic program to hasten currency legislation was adopted by the Senate. Immediate sessions from 10 a m to 2 p m with no holiday recess will begin at once. Three currency bills will be taken up in caucus and Democratic Senators pledged to support each measure.
The advertisement offers a $100 reward for proof that Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. It claims the remedy treats internal and external catarrh by acting on the bloodstream and tissues, building strength and constitution, with testimonials requested. It also promotes Cheney Brothers Family Pills for constipation.
A Columbus teacher, Mise Carrier, was fatally struck by the westbound Erie train at 8:20 during a snowstorm. The body was found 125 feet from the impact, and an inquest was set for 4:30 pm with a jury named to hear testimony.
The Rebekah HH Club of Lady Franklin Lodge 1401 met at the Meadville hall to mark a year of charity with 107 hand sewn garments and 18 mitten donations for Oil Fellows Home orphans. Charles Allot and Mrs. Charles Perkins were praised for leadership. work to pause until next year.
A large crowd of striking workers, estimated at 14 000, gathered at the gates of the General Electric plant in Schenectady as production largely halted. About 2000 employees entered but were barred from work. Company officials refused to negotiate, signaling a tense standstill.
Silver Creek and Corry High prepare for a Thanksgiving clash with prior scrimmage showing strong teamwork and accurate shooting. Veterans Jourdet Rabbitt Paulson Wellman star as Silver Creek and Corry chases a clean sweep with Warren looming.
Fire at Buckeye Shops of the Grind Trunk Railway in Park Huron Michigan caused about $1,000,000 in damage and left over a thousand men unemployed. Firefighters gained control after an extended blaze early today.
An early morning blaze in Akron caused extensive damage valued at $50,000. Three men were injured when a filing wall collapsed at the Addernyen works, threatening the local business district. Fire crews fought the flames as the wall fell during the incident.
Orrine is advertised as a cure for drink habit promising sobriety and usefulness. The claim emphasizes a guaranteed refund if no benefit after trial. Sold by G. O. Babbitt & Son druggists at Center Street with a $1.00 price and a free booklet offered.
The War Department ordered the 20th State Infantry to move to El Paso Texas at once following an urgent request from Gen Bliss who commands border control He stated that greater protection for lives and property near the Mexican border was needed as conditions near the border demanded action.
Post office observes holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day with two service blocks from 9 to 10 a.m and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. City carriers will make one delivery.
A local brief notes a Thanksgiving cranberry sherbet special at The Arcade Daunty, with implied late hours and unique dessert offering.
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